Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Laboratory
Company: Christus Health
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: April 21, 2024
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Job Description:
Description Summary: This position performs all routine and
complicated laboratory procedures including specimen processing and
handling, testing of patient specimens, calculating, and reporting
of results, performance of quality control procedures, operation
and maintenance of instruments and equipment, assisting in the
development of new procedures and protocols, may perform phlebotomy
and other patient-oriented tasks, and may perform other related
duties as requested or directed. CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus
Christi-Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and
foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full
range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac,
cancer and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the
area and the only Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend,
staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency
services. The Pavilion and the Critical Care Center house a
state-of-the-art Emergency Department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and
surgical suites. A teaching facility, in affiliation with the Texas
A&M University System Health Science Center College of Medicine
Accredited Chest Pain Center Accredited Joint Commission Stroke
Team The Shoreline campus is a premiere facility housing many of
the region's most vital and renowned programs such as a Primary
Stroke Center, nationally accredited Cancer Center and a nationally
recognized Chest Pain Center. The Pavilion at CHRISTUS Spohn
Hospital Corpus Christi-Shoreline houses the CHRISTUS Spohn Heart
Network, which was recently recognized as one of the top 100
cardiovascular hospitals in the United States. The Heart Institute
offers the most advanced diagnostic, surgical and rehabilitative
cardiac services in one convenient location. Responsibilities: ---
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies:
Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. ---
Performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures in the
primary section to which assigned about age or sex specific values.
--- Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory
instrumentation and equipment and makes minor repairs as necessary
or notifies Bio-med as needed. --- Must cross-train to other
laboratory sections as needed. --- Assures that the laboratory's
quality control program is properly followed. --- Calculates,
enters, and/or verifies results of laboratory procedures. ---
Utilizes the Laboratory Information System. --- Provides
notification and documentation of critical laboratory values
obtained. --- Processes patient specimens, including collection,
handling, and distribution always cognizant of minimal pediatric
specimen volumes (when required). --- Participates in the
evaluation, development, and implementation of new or updated
testing procedures and protocols. --- Demonstrates competence to
perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that
meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients
served by the department. --- Appropriately adapts assigned patient
assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the
unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other
developmental needs of each patient served. --- Demonstrates
adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health. --- Must complete
all required compliance and regulatory tasks and follow all
applicable policies and procedures. --- Performs other duties as
assigned. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree or higher in a chemical,
physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical
technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory
training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the
CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489 (includes U. S. Military laboratory
training courses of at least 50 weeks) OR Education that has been
evaluated by an acceptable credentialing agency and deemed
equivalent to a US Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical,
biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
One year of experience required for graduates of a clinical
laboratory training program approved or accredited by NAACLS, or
other organizations approved by HHS. OR Two years of approved
clinical laboratory experience, which must include a clinical
rotation through the following sections of the laboratory: Blood
Banking, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Hematology, Immunology, and
Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U. S. or with an accredited
laboratory within the last 5 years OR 5 years of experience as a
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT II cannot move to a CLS II).
Must possess Certification for MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT from ASCP, AMT,
AAB, or HEW/HHS. If certification with an expiration date is held,
the certification must be maintained and kept current. Louisiana
requires State Licensure New Graduate that is Board Certified or
eligible (must complete Board Certification in 1 year of hire,
Louisiana excluded) Work Schedule: Varies Work Type: Full Time EEO
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Keywords: Christus Health, Corpus Christi , Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Laboratory, Healthcare , Corpus Christi, Texas
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